The Cole Family Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyCarrollton, Georgia · EIN 58-2347978 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $3,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
17% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Health Foundation | Carrollton, GA | General fund | $10,000 |
| Northside Methodist Church | Atlanta, GA | General fund | $8,000 |
| Shepherd Center Foundation | Atlanta, GA | General fund | $7,350 |
| First Baptist Church of Carrollton | Carrollton, GA | General fund | $7,250 |
| Uva Cancer Center | Charlottesville, VA | General fund | $6,000 |
| Deerfield Academy | Deerfield, MA | General fund | $5,000 |
| The Citadel Foundation | Charlseston, SC | General fund | $5,000 |
| Community Fdn of West Ga | Carrollton, GA | General fund | $3,250 |
| Carrollton Center for the Arts | Carrollton, GA | General fund | $3,000 |
| JCC Foundation | Smithfield, NC | General fund | $3,000 |
| National Psoriasis Fdn | Portland, OR | General fund | $2,000 |
| Friends of the Fox | Atlanta, GA | General fund | $2,000 |
| First Methodist Church | Carrollton, GA | General fund | $2,000 |
| Haralson County Veterans Assoc | Tallapoosa, GA | General fund | $2,000 |
| Georgia 4-H Foundation | Athens, GA | General fund | $1,500 |
| The Barry Carroll Foundation | Carrollton, GA | General fund | $1,500 |
| Uwg Foundation | Carrollton, GA | Fine arts | $1,000 |
| Carroll Symphony Orchestra | Carrollton, GA | General fund | $1,000 |
| Omni Christian Services | Carrollton, GA | General fund | $1,000 |
| Hope Church on the Beach | Santa Rosa Beach, FL | General fund | $1,000 |
| Uva Health Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | General fund | $1,000 |
| Live Like Josh Foundation | Carrollton, GA | General fund | $1,000 |
| Carrollton City Schools Ed Fdn | Carrollton, GA | General fund | $750 |
| Lekotek of Georgia Inc | Tucker, GA | General fund | $750 |
| Carroll County Soup Kitchen | Carrollton, GA | General fund | $500 |
| Central High School Band | Carrollton, GA | General fund | $500 |
| Carrollton High School Athletics | Carrollton, GA | General fund | $500 |
| Morris Brandon Foundation | Atlanta, GA | General fund | $500 |
| Kaiser Foundation | Marietta, GA | General fund | $500 |
| Optimist Club Mayfest | Carrollton, GA | General fund | $500 |
| Alzheimer's Group of Carroll County | Carrollton, GA | General fund | $500 |
| Piedmont Healthcare Foundation | Atlanta, GA | General fund | $500 |
| Union Hill Baptist Church | Forsyth, GA | General fund | $500 |
| Carrollton Lions Club | Carrollton, GA | General fund | $375 |
| Carrollton High School Booster Club | Carrollton, GA | General fund | $250 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Atlanta, GA | General fund | $250 |
| Tabernacle Baptist Church | Carrollton, GA | General fund | $250 |
| Essie's Gift Ministries | Temple, GA | General fund | $250 |
| Old Victory Church | Bowdon, GA | General fund | $250 |
The return also lists 15 grants to individuals ($16,435). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $98,910 | 54 |
| 2024 | $96,300 | 65 |
| 2023 | $91,175 | 64 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641209349100304
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-2347978
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.